Construction Manager

inRange Solutions; Fairfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

inRange Solutions is seeking a Construction Manager in Fairfield, NJ to oversee construction projects and supervise general contractors, OEMs, installers and integrators to meet client timelines and quality standards.

You will plan, coordinate, and direct on-site activities, manage budgets and change orders, track KPI data in our cloud platform, and ensure safety compliance with OSHA guidelines while collaborating with clients and project teams across NJ and NY.

Qualifications

• Technical telecom site construction knowledge required.
• OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification required.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; travel NJ/NY may be required.
• Experience supervising contractors and coordinating multi-discipline teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and direct construction activities for assigned projects.
• Enter and track project data in cloud-based platform.
• Use reporting tools to meet KPI targets.
• Prepare scoping documents including cost estimates and client updates.
• Ensure contractor adherence to budget and handle change orders.
• Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance on sites.
• Collaborate with clients and contractors to resolve issues.
• Lead actions for delays or emergencies.
• Maintain positive relationships with owners, managers and trades.

Skills

Knowledge of cell-site construction

Reading construction drawings

RF theory

OSHA safety standards

Vendor and contractor management

Budget and cost control

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification

Technical telecom site construction coursework

Job description

inRange Solutions HQ- Fairfield, NJ

Scope: The Construction Manager is responsible for all tasks relating to construction projects and the supervision of general contractors in the safe and timely day-to-day execution of projects tasks to meet client timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This includes, but is not limited to vendor selection, on-site management/field coordination, sub-contractor management, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), installers and integrators, and logistical material management.

Reports To: Director of Construction Services and Safety

Classification: Exempt

Hours: M-F (Hours may vary based on project needs)

Supervisory Responsibility: Assigned Construction Project Coordinator

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan, coordinate, organize, oversee, and direct activities regarding the design, construction and/or maintenance of assigned projects (ex: supervising the General Contractor, scheduling, quality checks, process, and safety)
• Enter and track all project-related data in a cloud-based platform according to company standards (to include office laptop use and on-site tablet data entry)
• Utilize reporting tools to meet daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Prepare project-scoping documents to include cost estimates and communicate regularly with client on progress and costs
• Ensure contractor adherence to budget and change orders, and when unexpected complications or issues arise, make quick and necessary adjustments
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction
• Collaborate with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manage and lead actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespeople, and craft workers

Other Duties:

• Attend client and team meetings as required
• Complete site visits to ensure project milestones and schedules are being met
• Maintain accurate and complete files for projects in accordance with company and customer standards

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of how cell sites are built; civil, steel, electrical, backhaul, RF, OEM equipment
• Experience building various carrier site types, to include material nomenclatures/purposes
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings
• Knowledge of RF theory
• Knowledge of test equipment and standards
• Experience with various tools and techniques associated with cell-site construction
• Knowledge of safety requirements and standards for cell towers and rooftops (OSHA-10 or 30)
• Knowledge of industry standard budget and cost for cell sites
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate customer relationships
• Strong problem-solving and analytic skills
• Ability to thrive in and independent atmosphere as well as a team environment

Education and Experience:

• Technical coursework or equivalent experience in telecom site construction
• OSHA-10 or 30
• Valid driver’s license required with clean driving record (travel between NJ and NY may be required)

Physical Demands:

• Able to climb several flights of stairs at a time
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Ability to regularly work outside in occasional inclement weather conditions